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Lost for Words

Lost for Words

Published in
2019
3.65
on Goodreads (75)

Description

Dallas's life was turned upside down the day her mum was killed in a traffic accident. Now she lives with her brothers, step-sister and her mum's partner Gemma in a too-small house filled with bickering and grief. As the end of primary school approaches, Dallas learns that the local library has run out of funding and will soon be closing. Dallas decides she cannot let another thing she loves be lost. Together with her friends Aiza and Ruby, and her freewheeling American aunt Jessi, she starts a campaign to save the library for everyone. A beautifully told tale about family, grief and growing up.
Age
10-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
272 pages

Why to read

  • Relatable characters
  • Engaging and witty narrative
  • Themes of personal growth and friendship
  • Incorporates elements of mystery and school life